US Bridges

SH 75 over Keechi Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450016604053

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Keechi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 75 over Keechi Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2033. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 75
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location3.5 MI N of SH 7
RouteState Highway 75
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30593, -95.9901
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadOther
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2020)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Keechi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Keechi Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.